The average train between Bournemouth and Aberdare takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Aberdare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Aberdare station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Bournemouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Bournemouth to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bournemouth and Aberdare is 155.4 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 48m.